Digital Government
NARA Rethinks How to Store Presidential Records
The agency is currently transferring about 532 million Obama administration files into its archives.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Strategy Delayed for Trump Team Review
The department sees a "generational" opportunity for security in IT modernization, cyber lead says.
Ideas
Why Updating Tech Infrastructure is as Critical as Updating Roads and Bridges
When we talk infrastructure improvements, we must include the IT component for our nation.
Digital Government
Trump Has A New Innovation Office. It’s Unclear What That Means for 18F and USDS.
Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner will head up the office.
Cybersecurity
Digital Rights Group Plans to Publicize Lawmakers who Oppose Internet Privacy Rules
The House plans to vote on the controversial measure Tuesday.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Could be Reintroduced in Congress This Week
Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, could introduce a tweaked version of the Modernizing Government Technology Act, which passed the House in September but stalled in the Senate during the lame-duck session.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Leak Job Seekers' Info, Customer Data and Discover Cisco Bugs
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Artificial Intelligence
Alexa, Can You Tell Me About GSA's Virtual Assistant Pilot?
The Emerging Citizen Technology Office is trying to help other agencies develop their own AI-powered projects.
Digital Government
The Russia Hearing That Wasn’t and What Else Congress Did
Health care may have dominated the week, but lawmakers also tackled internet privacy rights and how DHS buys tech.
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: Join Us March 29 for Tech Refresh
Learn lessons from agencies that successfully modernized their tech systems.
Digital Government
How Transparent Is Too Transparent, Oversight Committee Asks
Federal spending data, White House visitor logs and presidential tax returns were all the subject of a Congressional discussion on government openness.
Emerging Tech
This is the Job-Killer the Trump Team Should Worry About, Obama Adviser Says
Nextgov chatted with Terah Lyons, formerly an adviser to the federal chief technology officer.
Cybersecurity
Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies’ Internet-Connected Devices
Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.
Digital Government
Why NOAA's New Chief Data Officer Isn't Fazed by Potential Budget Cuts
Ed Kearns will oversee data-related projects at the Commerce agency.
Digital Government
IARPA Leader Rethinks How to Get the Biggest Bang for Research Funds
An R&D leader is thinking of new ways to evaluate which projects need resources.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill Requiring TSA To Disclose Changes To Its Tech Investment Plan
The legislation is designed to ensure businesses "have the certainty they need to continue developing the technology that we rely on to keep us safe,” Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., said.
Cybersecurity
Once Stealthy, Russian Hackers Now Go Toe to Toe with U.S. Defenders
Once wary of being spotted, Russian government hackers now battle with their U.S. adversaries.
Artificial Intelligence
Nextgov Event: All in on Artificial Intelligence
On Thursday, we’ll explore advancements in AI policies and applications across both civilian government and the national security apparatus.
Digital Government
VA Secretary Promises Decision on Whether to Go to Commercial Health Records
Once that decision is made, the acquisition portion of the process will come into play, and law states it must be an open, competitive process.
Digital Government
More Feds Telework Than Ever Despite Managers' Resistance
Issues with documentation and data integrity are preventing successful teleworking operations.
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